Volkswagen Touareg V8 performance summary
The 2026 Volkswagen Touareg V8 makes 421 hp and 770 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 4.9s, about 4.6s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 12.87s.
On Carspeed's data it is brisk — quicker off the line than 73% of the cars in our database, with more power than 75% of them and a higher top speed than 68%. That works out to roughly 166 per horsepower at list price.
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How the Volkswagen Touareg V8 ranks against 1,483 cars
Volkswagen Touareg V8 vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Touareg V8 | 421 | 4.9s | 250 km/h | 12.87s |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 | 429 | 4.9s | 250 km/h | 12.87s |
| Lexus LS 500 | 416 | 5.0s | 250 km/h | 12.98s |
| Nissan Skyline | 400 | 5.0s | 250 km/h | 12.98s |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 43 | 402 | 4.7s | 250 km/h | 12.67s |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 43 | 402 | 4.7s | 250 km/h | 12.67s |
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Volkswagen Touareg V8 FAQ
What is the Volkswagen Touareg V8 0-60 mph time?
The Volkswagen Touareg V8 does 0-60 mph in about 4.6s, based on its 4.9s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Volkswagen Touareg V8?
The listed top speed is 155 mph, or 250 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Touareg V8 have?
The Volkswagen Touareg V8 is listed at 421 hp with 770 Nm of torque.
What is the Volkswagen Touareg V8 quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Volkswagen Touareg V8 quarter-mile at 12.87s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Volkswagen Touareg V8?
Similar performance rivals include Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500, Lexus LS 500, Nissan Skyline.